George Dunkum

DUNKUM, George "Ronnie," 69, of Chesterfield, went to the Lord on Sunday, December 6, 2009 after a lifelong battle with heart disease. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Parker Allen Johnson. He is survived by his beloved wife of 19 years, Gwen Major Dunkum; daughters, Kimberly Michelle Dunkum and her fianc‚, Chris Tatro, Krystal Gayle Johnson and her husband, Christopher; grandchildren, Chase Cashion and Hunter Wayne; and his two beloved dogs, Killer and Bear. Ronnie had two dedicated friends, Andy Neagle and Herman Hood. He worked for the City of Richmond for 30 years, and retired from the Electrical Inspection department in 1988. Ronnie volunteered and was a life member of Manchester Volunteer Rescue Squad. He served the organization in one capacity or another since 1961. He also loved camping, hunting and his "Broncos." The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Road (Rte. 10). His funeral service will be Thursday 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Dale Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Manchester Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 198, Chesterfield, Va. 23832.



This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.